RM Design has speculatively rendered the next generation BMW M5 set to come out before the end of the decade.

RM Design has speculatively rendered the next generation BMW
M5 set to come out before the end of the decade.

BMW's designers will probably take the evolutionary route with
the 5-Series
(G30) set to come out in the second half of next year which means the
range-topping M5 won't be out sooner than late 2017 / early 2018. RM Design decided to share his
vision of the high-performance mid-size Bavarian sedan which for the first time
in its history will likely receive an optional xDrive all-wheel drive system.

RWD will obviously be standard and power should come from
the same twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine from the current model but massaged to
deliver up to 626 HP (460 kW). All that power will come in a significantly
lighter package as the new 5-Series is expected to drop around 100 kg (220 lbs)
as a result of making the switch to the new 35up platform debuting later this
year on the 7-Series.

This time around, hopefully BMW will bring back the M5 Touring
to tackle the Audi RS6 Avant, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate and other fast
wagons.